CVE-2022-50823

CVE-2022-50823 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: tegra: Fix refcount leak in tegra114_clock_init of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50823?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: tegra: Fix refcount leak in tegra114_clock_init of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.
Is CVE-2022-50823 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50823?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50823 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-50823 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55875.
When was CVE-2022-50823 published?
CVE-2022-50823 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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